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KF52 UPV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,889 mi
Last recorded37,889 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 UPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 37,889 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 37,587 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 37,357 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 37,136 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,528 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,976 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 35,918 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 35,228 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 34,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 32,334 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 32,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,317 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 29,895 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,895 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,736 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,649 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 26,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 23,509 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,509 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,899 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 19,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2009 16,616 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 10,997 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 7,974 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2005 5,246 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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KF52 UPV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF52 UPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KF52 UPV registered?

KF52 UPV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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